[alaskayorkie]

I am not an apparel maker. In fact, my last experience on a sewing machine was when I was 8 and I put the needle of my mom's machine through my finger nail. It haunts me to this day.

But as a consumer, I've spent hundreds of dollars trying to find the perfect dog bootie to protect my Yorkies against the snow. I haven't found it yet.

Here are some thoughts:

* Is it just dirt you're trying to protect against, or is it moisture and dirt?
* If there's water involved, the cotton sock you're trying to attach the rubber to is going to be worthless. Cotton doesn't stand up to liquid well.
* If you're not concerned about water, you don't need rubber.
* Dogs don't need "support" like humans do. Simpler is better with booties.
* Fleece is the most comfortable thing you can put on your dog's feet. It also stays warm when wet.
* How about a simple fleece "sock" with velcro attached at the top?
* I've also seen dog booties made of waterproof nylon fabrics. They can be slippery on snow, though.

If you invent the perfect bootie, let me know!!!!!